The nurse caring for a sedated patient leaves the side rails down when leaving the room and the patient falls, breaking her hip. Why is this considered to be malpractice by negligence?
A) The patient had requested the side rails be left down.
B) The nurse assumed that the family would watch the patient.
C) This is breach of duty resulting in patient harm.
D) There will probably be a suit brought by the family.
C
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